HOW TO PARTICIPATE
STEP ONE
Find Your Number
Grab a key tag from the lobby and look at the number on the back to find your challenge number.
STEP TWO
Match Your Challenge
Scroll through the list below and find the challenge that matches your number.
That's the challenge you will take on
this week.
That's the challenge you will take on
this week.
STEP THREE
Live It Out
Complete your challenge (or schedule to complete it) sometime this week. Big or small, every faithful act makes space for someone to experience God's love.
STEP FOUR
Come Back Next Week
Each week during this series, new challenges will be added right here. Keep checking back to find your next one. Whatever number is on your key tag, that's the challenge you do for each week.
REMEMBER THE HEART BEHIND IT
The gospel isn't just a truth to believe - it's a lifestyle to be lived. Every time you open your door, your table, or your heart, you reflect the heart of God.
KEYS TO STABILITY (WEEK 4)
Challenge # 1
Pray regularly for your immediate neighbors by name.
Challenge # 2
Learn the names of the people who work at your local grocery store.
Challenge # 3
Volunteer consistently at a local school, shelter, or food pantry.
Challenge # 4
Join a local sports league or hobby group.
Challenge # 5
Spend time in the same coffee shop each week and build relationships there.
Challenge # 6
Shop locally when possible and get to know the owners.
Challenge # 7
Take daily walks in your neighborhood and greet people you see.
Challenge # 8
Attend community events and talk to new people.
Challenge # 9
Offer to tutor or mentor a child in your area.
Challenge # 10
Join your neighborhood association or online community group.
Challenge # 11
Organize a seasonal neighborhood clean-up.
Challenge # 12
Build relationships with your postal carrier or delivery drivers.
Challenge # 13
Pray over your street as you walk or drive it.
Challenge # 14
Create a small “blessing box” for neighbors to take what they need.
Challenge # 15
Attend local government or school board meetings to understand needs.
Challenge # 16
Commit to one local ministry and serve there long-term.
Challenge # 17
Visit the same park regularly and connect with others there.
Challenge # 18
Keep your yard or porch inviting to encourage conversation.
Challenge # 19
Write encouragement notes to local teachers or public servants.
Challenge # 20
Organize a holiday event for your neighborhood.
Challenge # 21
Partner with a local business to sponsor a community event.
Challenge # 22
Keep a map of your neighborhood and mark where people live.
Challenge # 23
Offer free help for small home repairs to local neighbors.
Challenge # 24
Host a seasonal tradition in your home that others can anticipate each year.
Challenge # 25
Build a relationship with local law enforcement officers.
Challenge # 26
Sponsor a child or family in your area in need of support.
Challenge # 27
Make a habit of greeting and chatting with the same people weekly.
Challenge # 28
Bring meals to a neighbor after a life event (new baby, illness, loss).
Challenge # 29
Pray for and encourage your local pastors and churches.
Challenge # 30
Celebrate milestones (birthdays, anniversaries) of your neighbors.
KEYS TO INCLUSIVITY (WEEK 3)
Challenge # 1
Intentionally leave one extra chair open at every dinner or gathering, and each time, talk about why you have an empty chair in the room.
Challenge # 2
Invite someone sitting alone at church to sit with you.
Challenge # 3
Make a habit of learning and remembering people’s names.
Challenge # 4
Invite the “new face” at church to lunch..
Challenge # 5
Introduce two people who don’t know each other.
Challenge # 6
Keep extra servings of food for drop-in guests.
Challenge # 7
Plan an event with no RSVP limit and welcome whoever comes.
Challenge # 8
Invite coworkers or classmates who you know are often left out to join you for an activity or holiday.
Challenge # 9
Rotate who you invite to your game or movie nights.
Challenge # 10
Make a point to talk with people outside your usual friend group on Sunday.
Challenge # 11
Keep a spare Bible to give to someone who needs one.
Challenge # 12
Invite someone from a different age group to join your plans.
Challenge # 13
Host a “bring a friend” night for your small group.
Challenge # 14
Make room at your table during Community Night for anyone who walks in.
Challenge # 15
Invite people from different cultural backgrounds to share a meal with you.
Challenge # 16
Organize a neighborhood block party and include everyone.
Challenge # 17
Offer to drive someone who doesn’t have transportation to an event.
Challenge # 18
Each Sunday, look around the room if you see someone sitting alone, go sit with them.
Challenge # 19
Ask a newcomer about their story and introduce them to others..
Challenge # 20
Make space for kids to invite friends to your family activities.
Challenge # 21
Reach out to someone who hasn’t been to church in a while.
Challenge # 22
Share resources (books, clothes, tools) with someone who needs them.
Challenge # 23
Go out of your way to invite singles and widows to join in your family gatherings.
Challenge # 24
Invite people from outside your usual “circle” to serve with you in ministry.
Challenge # 25
Offer your seat to someone new in a crowded room.
Challenge # 26
Invite someone to join your table at a restaurant or coffee shop.
Challenge # 27
Create an “open invite” text group for last-minute hangouts.
Challenge # 28
Intentionally talk to someone standing on the edges of a group.
Challenge # 29
Leave a space in your schedule for unexpected opportunities.
Challenge # 30
Welcome people warmly even if they show up late.
KEYS TO VULNERABILITY (WEEK 2)
Challenge # 1
Share a personal faith story with a friend or neighbor.
Challenge # 2
Ask someone, “How can I pray for you?” and really listen. Then pray for them.
Challenge # 3
Admit a mistake to someone you’ve hurt and apologize sincerely.
Challenge # 4
Invite someone into your home even when it’s not perfectly clean.
Challenge # 5
Share a current struggle with your small group or group of close friends.
Challenge # 6
Confess a weakness to someone you trust and ask for accountability.
Challenge # 7
Let someone help you with a task instead of insisting you’ve got it covered.
Challenge # 8
Invite a friend into your life during a hard moment, not just the good ones.
Challenge # 9
Share a meal you cooked even if it’s not Pinterest-perfect.
Challenge # 10
Tell a neighbor about a time you doubted and how God met you there.
Challenge # 11
Open up about a personal need to someone from church instead of hiding it.
Challenge # 12
Ask for advice from someone you respect.
Challenge # 13
Post a testimony online that’s honest about both pain and hope.
Challenge # 14
Share a prayer request with someone you don’t normally confide in.
Challenge # 15
Allow guests to see the “lived-in” parts of your home.
Challenge # 16
Tell a friend how much you appreciate them - and be specific.
Challenge # 17
Ask for help with a project instead of doing it alone.
Challenge # 18
Admit to a trusted friend that you’re struggling to trust God in a certain area.
Challenge # 19
Be honest about your limits when asked to take on something new.
Challenge # 20
Let someone else be the host instead of feeling you must always be in control.
Challenge # 21
Invite someone to walk with you through grief or disappointment.
Challenge # 22
Ask a neighbor about their life story and share your own.
Challenge # 23
Share a “God showed up” moment from your life.
Challenge # 24
Invite a guest to join you in a household chore while you talk.
Challenge # 25
Write a note to someone sharing how their kindness impacted you.
Challenge # 26
Let someone bring you a meal when you’re sick or overwhelmed.
Challenge # 27
Pray out loud with a friend even if it feels awkward.
Challenge # 28
Invite people to see your unfinished projects and dreams.
Challenge # 29
Tell your small group or close group of friends about a lesson you learned the hard way.
Challenge # 30
Share your testimony with a younger believer who needs encouragement.
KEYS TO HOSPITALITY (WEEK 1)
Challenge # 1
1. Invite a neighbor over for coffee or tea this week.
Challenge # 2
Host a simple dinner for another family (no need to overcook -keep it simple).
Challenge # 3
Deliver a plate of cookies or fresh bread to someone new on your street..
Challenge # 4
At your next meal, small group, or gathering, leave one chair intentionally empty - as a reminder to invite someone new.
Challenge # 5
Invite a coworker or classmate you don’t know well to share a meal at your home.
Challenge # 6
Organize a small game night with neighbors.
Challenge # 7
Invite a family from church you’ve never had over before.
Challenge # 8
Keep a small stash of snacks or drinks for drop-in guests.
Challenge # 9
Host a “front yard hangout” with lawn chairs and lemonade.
Challenge # 10
Offer your driveway or backyard for a neighbor’s small gathering.
Challenge # 11
Learn (or re-learn) the names of at least three people who live near you. Write their names down, pray for them this week, and start one genuine conversation.
Challenge # 12
Share a family recipe with a neighbor and cook it together.
Challenge # 13
Start a monthly potluck for your neighbors in your home.
Challenge # 14
Leave a small “welcome to the neighborhood” note for someone new.
Challenge # 15
Offer your home for a Bible study or prayer group.
Challenge # 16
Invite your kids’ friends’ families over for dinner.
Challenge # 17
Set aside one evening each week during this series as an “open dinner table” night.
Challenge # 18
Go one full day intentionally interruptible - when someone stops you, asks for help, or needs to talk, choose people over plans.
Challenge # 19
Keep a list of neighbors’ names and pray for them regularly.
Challenge # 20
Invite a single friend or college student for a home-cooked meal.
Challenge # 21
Offer to watch a neighbor’s kids so they can have a date night.
Challenge # 22
Host a holiday meal for people who don’t have family nearby.
Challenge # 23
Organize a neighborhood clean-up followed by a snack time at your house.
Challenge # 24
Get up early every day this week, and ask God to show you who you can serve.
Challenge # 25
Invite someone who has blessed, encouraged, or helped you to share a meal - not to repay them, but to thank them.
Challenge # 26
Invite your neighbors to watch a big sports game together in your living room.
Challenge # 27
Bake an extra loaf of bread to share each time you make one. *** If you've never baked bread before, find a tutorial on YouTube and start now.
Challenge # 28
Host a backyard worship or hymn sing.
Challenge # 29
Organize a “tool swap” or “book exchange” for your neighbors at your home.
Challenge # 30
Make your porch or yard an inviting place where people feel welcome to stop by.